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Viewpoint over Sand Harbor – Hidden Beach, Lake Tahoe loop from Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area

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United States

Nevada

Washoe County

Viewpoint over Sand Harbor – Hidden Beach, Lake Tahoe loop from Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area

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Viewpoint over Sand Harbor – Hidden Beach, Lake Tahoe loop from Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area

00:38

6.00km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

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Parking

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498 m

Sand Harbor Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sand Harbor owes its current existence to the wealthy recluse George Whittell Jr, who inherited a vast fortune in the early 20th century. The wealthy heir bought 40,000 acres (nearly the entire Nevada side of Tahoe) with plans to develop large casinos and resorts. However, as he grew older he became more paranoid and reclusive and none of his grand plans came to fruition. Eventually most of his Tahoe holdings became public lands and the East Shore, Sand Harbor included, remain much less developed than other areas around Tahoe.

Tip by

1.02 km

Viewpoint over Sand Harbor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take the little path from Tahoe East Shore Trail to the shoreline and you will be able to enjoy beautiful vistas of Sand Harbor.

Tip by

1.12 km

Lake Tahoe

Highlight • Lake

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake that straddles the border of California and Nevada. Sitting at 6,225 feet in elevation makes it the largest alpine lake in North America. It is a major tourist draw with its stunning beauty and world-class ski resorts.

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1.54 km

Memorial Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Memorial Point Overlook is located between Incline Village and San Harbor and offers spectacular views over Lake Tahoe and its large granite formations. Memorial Point hosts a very short trail to the shore, where you will find information boards about the flora and fauna of the area.

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1.54 km

Tahoe East Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail from Incline Village to Sand Harbor is a must for anyone visiting North Lake Tahoe. There is one hill as you leave/enter Incline Village, but the rest of the trail is flat and follows along Tahoe's east shore, with incredible views around every corner. Eventually you'll end up at the fantastic Sand Harbor State Park, where you can enjoy the sun, sand, and water before heading back to Incline Village.

Tip by

3.01 km

Hidden Beach, Lake Tahoe

Highlight • Beach

Hidden Beach actually isn't that hidden anymore but located about one mile south of Incline Village. But that doesn't make it less beautiful and you will love to go for a swim and enjoy the boulder-shoreline.

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3.92 km

Tahoe East Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The trail from Incline Village to Sand Harbor is a must for anyone visiting North Lake Tahoe. Aside from one hill as you leave/enter Incline Village, the trail is flat and follows along Tahoe's east shore with incredible views around every corner. Eventually you'll end up at the fantastic Sand Harbor State Park, where you can enjoy the sun, sand, and water before continuing on your ride.

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6.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.88 km

108 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

379 m

371 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

26°C

15°C

26 %

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Viewpoint over Sand Harbor – Hidden Beach, Lake Tahoe loop from Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area

Sand Harbor Beach

Viewpoint over Sand Harbor

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